Ohio Code § 1521.231

Ohio Code § 1521.231. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 1521.231.

Whenever any person submits an application under section 1521.23 of the Revised Code to withdraw water from the Lake Erie drainage basin that would result in a new or

increased consumptive use totaling more than five million gallons per day, the chief

of the division of water resources shall notify the governors and premiers of the

other great lakes states and provinces, the appropriate water management agencies

of those states and provinces, and, when appropriate, the international joint commission

and shall solicit their comments and concerns regarding the application.  In the event of an objection to the proposed consumptive use, the chief shall consult

with the affected great lakes states and provinces to consider the issues involved

and seek mutually agreeable recommendations.  Before rendering a decision on the permit application, the chief shall consider

the concerns, comments, and recommendations of the other great lakes states and provinces

and the international joint commission.

Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 1521.231
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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